About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. We are made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations and creative/design. If you're eager to make a significant impact on a global scale within PMLive's #1 Creative Healthcare Agency of 2025 then apply today!
Job Title: Account Manager | Brand & Marketing Communications | Ogilvy Health UK (12m FTC)
Department: Brand & Marketing Communications (BMC)
Location: London (Hybrid Model)
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Working Hours: Full Time (5 days per week / 37.5 hours)
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Account Manager to join us on a 12 month FTC.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Account Manager to join our dynamic team in Ogilvy Health UK, supporting on a large, global client account within the critical endocrinology space. We are seeking someone who has experience supporting global promotional product launches and someone who is passionate about bringing life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
You'll be integrated into a robust and well-resourced team, including a dedicated Client Partner, Senior Account Director, Lead Project Manager, ensuring you have the right people around you to achieve outstanding results.
What you'll be doing:
- Strategic Account Leadership: Take ownership of key accounts, guiding the delivery of impactful campaigns from conception to completion across our infant nutrition and dermatology brands.
- Client Partnership: Develop and implement strategic recommendations, providing expert counsel and challenging clients thoughtfully to elevate campaign effectiveness.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted client relationships, proactively identifying opportunities and ensuring seamless communication.
- Commercial Acumen: Drive account profitability through astute financial management, including accurate estimating, billing, and budgetary control.
- Team Development: Provide line management and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring an efficient working environment.
- Business Development: Actively identify and pursue opportunities for existing account growth, and contribute to exciting new business pitches.
- Integrated Campaign Delivery: Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams (creative, digital, social, PR, medical education, strategy) to deliver campaigns.
What you'll bring:
- Significant Healthcare Comms Experience: You'll bring extensive experience already gained as a Senior Account Executive or recently promoted Account Manager within a healthcare communications agency, with a strong focus on commercial pharma clients.
- Multi-Channel Proficiency: Ability to manage and deliver campaigns incorporating creative, social media, digital, and influencer strategies.
- Strategic & Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of market dynamics, with the ability to develop strategic recommendations and manage account profitability.
- Exceptional Client Leadership: Outstanding relationship management skills, including anticipating client needs and confidently providing strategic counsel.
- Creative Understanding: A solid grasp of the creative process, with practical experience in evaluating creative outputs, providing insightful feedback, and translating client needs into compelling briefs.
- Project & Team Leadership: A proven track record of successfully leading complex projects from inception to completion, and experience in line management and mentoring.
- Business Growth Mindset: A proactive and innovative approach to identifying new business opportunities and driving account growth.
- Collaborative Spirit: Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, impactful campaigns.
Why Join Ogilvy Health?
At Ogilvy Health, you'll be part of a non-hierarchical, eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (its one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day
- Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- A robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation)
- Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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